Sr. Principal Cyber Protection-19017574

Location: Martinsburg

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Relocation Assistance: No

Clearance Type: Other

Number of Openings : 2

Shift : 1st Shift

Description

Job Description:

Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all the while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies If so, then Northrop Grumman may be the place for you. As a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions to customers worldwide, Northrop Grumman offers an extraordinary portfolio of capabilities and technologies. Here at Northrop Grumman we are comprised of professionals that bring different perspectives, are curious about the world, accepting of each other, and understand that the more ideas, backgrounds, and experiences we bring to our work then the more innovative we can be. As we continue to build our talented workforce we look for professionals that exemplify our core values, leadership characteristics, and approach to innovation.

Cybersecurity Analyst Digital Media & malware Analyst to provide experience utilizing forensic software and forensic tools to perform computer forensic services such as digital evidence preservation, analysis, data recovery in support of designated cybersecurity investigations, and documentation Conduct forensic evidence collection remotely and on site Maintain chain of custody for all digital evidence in accordance with NIST standards Ability to install, administer and operate software and network components Incorporate input from and provide analysis and recommendations to internal and external clients concerning forensic analysis and corrective actions Perform forensics analysis and provide recommendations on cyber intrusions, malware incidents and cybersecurity related investigations Perform forensic process and procedure improvement support based on requirements Provide targeted attack detection and analysis, including the development of custom signatures and log queries and analytics for the identification of targeted attacks Collect malware artifacts safely for analysis and incident investigations Provide in depth malware analysis and reverse engineering (Static Analysis, Dynamic Analysis, Memory Analysis, Code Analysis - Debugging, De-Compiling, Compiling, De-Obfuscating, Assembly)) to determine the nature of unknown or potentially malicious files found during investigations Examine suspicious emails for malicious content and recommend remediation action Perform URL/ domain analysis to identify and report any malicious indicators associated with the resource and evaluate the associated risk(s), if any, of permitting host access to the specific and/ or requested internet hosted resource and identify malicious files and IOCs to aid investigations and signature creation, and recommend appropriate remediation strategy Support the maintenance of malware analysis platforms and toolsets Support forensic analysis of digital media in Standalone and Enterprise environment

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

Bachelors degree Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Engineer or related field with a minimum of 9years of experience. 4 years additional experience may be substituted in lieu of Bachelors degree.

2 years of experience utilizing forensic software and forensic tools to perform computer forensic services such as digital evidence preservation, analysis, data recovery in support of designated cybersecurity investigations, and documentation

Certification in one of the following (Security+, Network+, VA CSP, CISSP, C:EH) or 5 years of additional experience overrides certification requirement

Must be able to obtain a Veterans Affairs High Security Investigation (VA BI)

Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Job ID: 19017574

Reasons to apply:

Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.

Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.

Enjoy benefits like flexible work schedules, education assistance and paid time off.